What does it mean to be resilient? The Chronicle July 25, 2025 In the past five years Whāingaroa has faced its share of challenges. From the disruptions of a global pandemic to local road closures and Read More
Local volunteer raises awareness about Ukraine The Chronicle July 15, 2025 Fiona McNabb is adamant that this story isn’t about her. Read More
Tradies school up on building warmer, drier homes in Whaingaroa The Chronicle July 15, 2025 “It’s crazy you can be a builder for twenty years, and still not know this stuff,” said one local builder as he left a Read More
The Redwood Sauna Experience November 15, 2023 With the Sauna experience being so hot right now it felt right to catch up with local Sam Jameson from Sustainable Saunas
Raglan.Net promoting Whāingaroa to the world November 15, 2023 A revamped and relaunched Raglan.Net is still the leading online destination for visitors to discover the crème-de-la-crème of what’s on offer in Whāingaroa.
Multi-use reserve tipped to be ‘a great asset’ for whole town November 7, 2023 Earthworks have begun on reserve land at Rangitahi where a public playground, astro-turf tennis court and basketball half-court are scheduled to be
Workshop to facilitate difficult end of life topics November 7, 2023 Talking about death is never easy but a Timebank Raglan workshop might just help whānau navigate those difficult conversations.
Welcoming spring with the Karioi Project November 7, 2023 This story is the first in a monthly series exploring and adventuring with the Karioi Project team. Drawing on inspiration from nature,
Change is blowing in the wind for Raglan November 7, 2023 On November 9, the BlueFloat Energy & Elemental Group team will be coming to Raglan to host the first of many community
Eileen Beach Kelly pens new book, Say It With Flowers – Flowers, Fun and Friendship November 7, 2023 At the venerable age of 91, Eileen Beach Kelly has had a beautiful book published, aptly entitled: “Say it with Flowers –
Official Cash Rate Update: The Pressure Cooker November 7, 2023 As widely predicted, last Wednesday the Reserve Bank left the Official Cash Rate on hold again for the third consecutive time since
Wairua lives on in posthumous exhibition November 7, 2023 Wood sculptor Geoff Irving lost his battle with cancer last year but his wairua lives on in the stunning creations he brought
Artist breathes new life into 70s kitsch October 4, 2023 The Raglan Arts Weekend hits town over Labour Weekend, with local creatives ready to pack a punch with art in all shapes,
Raglan Arts Weekend delivers new initiatives to promote WhĀingaroa Arts Scene October 4, 2023 Locals and visitors alike are in for a treat this Labour Weekend, with the 13th Annual Raglan Arts Weekend festivities running over
Annie’s Journey with Haraheke Weaving October 4, 2023 When you talk to Annie Cochrane you find that the values she holds resonate through the conversation. Respect, love, community. It is
Whāingaroa Youth Collective Rangatahi page October 4, 2023 For this edition the Whāingaroa Youthworker Collective wanted to shine the light on a young musician who is working hard on an
Raglan Karioi Trail 2023 October 4, 2023 Campbell Furlong shares his experience taking part in the Raglan Karioi Trail.
Q & A with Luca Thompson: Sticky Johnson Primary School Surfing Champ October 4, 2023 The Local Rag caught up with the talented Luca Thompson following his win at the Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by